Eight of us enjoyed a walk around Shrewley this week. Walking mainly through fields we did manage to see the three key transport systems that have changed the nature of the countryside over the last few centuries. First we walked alongside the M40, almost deafened by the traffic thundering by. Soon we crossed the railway.Continue reading “Walking around Shrewley”
Category Archives: MIRTH Walk
Walking on The Harry Green Way
Our September walk started and finished at the Butchers Arms in Bishops Itchington. Unusually for a MIRTH walk it was raining for most of the time. It was not cold so we still enjoyed the countryside and conversation. Three men joined us for the first time on a MIRTH walk. We were walking a smallContinue reading “Walking on The Harry Green Way”
A walk in all seasons.
We met at The Oak in Baginton. The pub was temporarily closed, but let us use the carpark. (They plan to reopen Saturday 13th June). As we gathered, we were watching the storm clouds and at 10 the heavens opened. We sought shelter in the huts at the Oak. Once the rains subsided, we setContinue reading “A walk in all seasons.”
Walking in the woods
We met at the Queens Head, Meriden; some of us having passed through the extensive HS2 works alongside the A452. The walk was on country roads, field paths and through woods. Bluebells in bloom were still evident but we could not decide if they were native, Spanish or hybrid; probably a mixture. Lunch was enjoyedContinue reading “Walking in the woods”
Lowsonford Walk
It was good to be walking out in the Warwickshire countryside again. The paths were not too muddy as the weather has been reasonably dry over the last few weeks. We set off from the Fleur de Lys and up a track. Soon we passed an old bridge parapet for a railway that once ranContinue reading “Lowsonford Walk”
This used to be fields as far as you could see!
Over the last few years there has been a lot of house building around Leamington. This week we took a walk through one of these developments. Setting off from the Royal Horse we walked past the industrial estates of Tachbrook Park before crossing Europe way. This led us into the new housing developments. We walkedContinue reading “This used to be fields as far as you could see!”
Walking around Whitnash
The weather has been very wet recently, many footpaths are very waterlogged and muddy. This month 11 of us walked around Whitnash. We crossed through the Leamington cemetery, this is full of interesting monuments. Some of these prompt interesting questions such as how did a Commander in the U.S. Navy come to be buried inContinue reading “Walking around Whitnash”
Walk around the Thwaites Estate
Despite the weather forecast for rain 8 of us gathered to enjoy a walk through the Thwaites Estate. We exchanged “Hello’s” with a few walkers as we progressed. This is a popular walk in the winter; most of the time, you are on the estate roads. These are closed to public traffic. Except for theContinue reading “Walk around the Thwaites Estate”
A Wet Day in Leamington: Walk and Gather at the New Inn
Eleven of us set off (although only 9 finished) for a walk through Leamington. Some of our more energetic members had walked or cycled to the start this time. The overnight rain stopped just in time for us to enjoy a dry walk. We walked through the parks and along the canals, Leamington always hasContinue reading “A Wet Day in Leamington: Walk and Gather at the New Inn”
Church Lawford
On a damp November morning, we walked along the lanes around Church Lawford. The rain held off, and it was good to see the winter barley sprouting. The lanes around this area are quiet and only 3 or 4 cars passed us. It was the 11th of November so at the eleventh hour, we pausedContinue reading “Church Lawford”
